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Introduction:

A shark is fast and strong – and as it seems you want to reach the same results even if only in a scale. If you want to become a better swimmer, then this is the article you have to read. We are going to teach you the things you need to know, which if applied correctly, will make of you a better swimmer. Swimming is one of the most popular sports out there, and as it seems you want to stand out from the rest, and we are going to give you the knowledge and tools that are needed to make it happen.

Skill:

Swimming is all about skills. If you want to swim faster, then you need to have a perfect technique. Of course, it’s not all that matters, but without proper technique you won’t arrive that far. You need to be a master of the technique of swimming if you really want to become a great swimmer.

That’s why it’s important to train with a coach, because he’s the only person qualified to give you advice on how to swim and correct your technique if needed. And in most cities you can find a coach who will give you excellent advice and excellent tips on how to swim better and faster.

You should also remember that an inappropriate technique when swimming is likely to produce injuries over time. That’s why it’s crucial to have a pretty good technique if you really want to be a great swimmer and avoid the possible injuries produced by a bad technique when swimming.

Strength:

If you want to swim faster, then logically you need more strength and power. This is an aspect a big number of swimmers then to dismiss. But this is pretty important for obvious reasons. You should integrate weight lifting to your training, along with calisthenics.

One of the best ways to bring to your legs the power and endurance that’s needed for swimming like a shark is sprinting. You should start sprinting at least twice per week, because the practice of this useful skill will bring your legs a lot of power and strength, and this addition will allow you to swim a lot faster and for a longer time.

And weight lifting has its own role as well. You should start lifting and practicing movements which add a lot of strength. For example, a great way to sky rocket your strength is the deadlift. The deadlift is the kind of exercise which will build muscle and strength at the same time. If you want to become a shark when swimming, then the deadlift is the best way to make that happen.

Finally you should also care about your diet. You should eat plenty of healthy carbs, because you need a lot of this fuel for your daily training routines. But don’t forget about healthy diets nor about protein – you should have a balanced and pretty healthy diet if you want to become a better swimmer.

Boxing is one of those sports which will build up your body and mind. Boxing requires cat-like reflects and a lot of stamina, so this is a sport which will make you exercise quite a lot and develop a useful set of abilities and skills.

However, do you feel like you are stuck? Do you really want to become a better boxer and win more fights? Then this article is exactly what you need. Boxing requires a lot of things, but especially dedication and time, and with the information you are about to discover right here, you will be capable of taking your boxing to a whole new level – so stay here and read!

Weights:

Most amateur boxers seem to forget the essential role of weight lifting. But we don’t blame you, because lots of coaches and fighter seem to be promoting the non-sense belief that weight lifting will make you bulky and slow – but that’s wrong.

One of the best things you can do in order to become a great boxer is to learn how to punch harder. Even though technique is the most important factor of this equation, you need to have a lot of strength for it to work. And guess what? Weight lifting is one of the best ways to increase your strength and power. If you want to punch harder and therefore become a better boxer, then you need to understand that you need to start lifting weights, because this will bring you the force and strength that’s needed to punch harder and become a better boxer.

You can try to train with kettle bells, which are by the way one of the best training for weightlifting. This type of training used by Russian army force is known for adding a lot more strength to your body, along with power. If you want to become a best in the ring, then you need to follow this training. Nowadays most gyms have at least a pair of these kettle bells, but if they don’t then you don’t have to worry, because you can buy them online for the cheap and thanks to YouTube you will have plenty of material to digest, because you can find a lot of tutorials on how to with these kettle bells in order to achieve your goals.

Shadow Boxing:

If you want to become a better boxer, then you need to practice your shadow boxing in a daily basis. Shadow boxing is what will polish your technique and will grant you the skills that are needed to become a great boxer. However, you shouldn’t base your training solely on shadow boxing.

One of the best ways to exploit this practice to its fullest is by practicing it at the morning for 30-60 minutes. This extended practice of shadow boxing will polish the way you box, and additionally, it will bring you better reflects, and along with weightlifting, you will be capable of becoming a much better boxer.

FOOTBALL Federation Victoria’s on-line Registration System; SportNet has been released for season 2009.

All Clubs who have successfully applied for a Login & Password to date will receive their Password and Login today via the e-mail submitted on the request form.

For Clubs that are yet to request a Login & Password to SportNet for the 2009 season, they may do so byClicking Here.

Clubs will receive a Login & Password within three (3) working days once a request has been successfully submitted from today onwards.

Once you receive your Login & Password we request that you immediately update your contact details for your Club as this is our primary method of collecting and updating contact details and information for all FFV Clubs.

Please Click Here for a Club Information User Guide.

The 2009 Team Entry system is now open for Juniors, Women’s (State League 2 & below), Thirds and Masters.

As the system has been launched a week later than anticipated the early bird fees will apply for seven (7) days from today, Monday 23rd February 2009.

Please ensure that your club has the required funds in your Club Account before attempting to accept teams as teams will not be accepted if there is not enough money in your account.

Please Click Here for a Team Entry User Guide.

If you or someone at your Club is unfamiliar with the SportNet system or would like some further training on how to use the system, FFV will be running two free SportNet training sessions for Clubs to attend at FFV offices; Darebin International Sports Centre (DISC) – 281 Darebin Rd, Thornbury.

THE Football in the 12th Australian Masters Games kicked off this weekend with players showing that class is permanent.

The competition got underway on Saturday at Bell Park Sports Club with all five matches close battles, starting with the local Geelong 49ers setting the early pace with a 3-1 win over MG Force Mt Gambier.

ADF surprised the strong squad of Barwon Heads with a 2-1 win whilst the Goldcoast Beach Boys arrived straight from the airport to battle out for a 1-1 draw with the friendly Melbourne Latino 50’s team.

An action packed Sunday started with ADF becoming the early favourites to take out the Gold Medal in the Men’s 30-35 age group with a come from behind win against local boys Surfside.

PHE Voltaren Dependant top the table in the Men’s 40 plus age group with a second consecutive victory after a closely fought battle against Sherbrooke Rangers who were defeated 2-1.

Barwon Heads bounced back from Saturday’s loss with a resounding 3-1 win over Pressure and will now look forward to Monday’s local derby from the Geelong Region Football Association Competition being transformed into the Masters Games when they take on close rivals Surfside for what is known as the ‘battle of the bridge’.

The Women kicked off their Masters Games on Sunday with Australian All Stars becoming clear favourites for the Gold with a 4-1 and 9-1 victories over MG Force and Canberra Strikers respectively.

Cathy Sattler starring with five goals in a single match.

The game of weekend was the Men 45-50 age group match between MG Force and Melbourne Latino 50s where the match ended in an entertaining 2-2 draw with the players letting the ball do all the running with some magical tricks, flicks and passes coupled with some amazing saves from both goal keepers to keep the crowd entertained throughout.

Special mention to 70 year old Everett Nelson, the goal keeper for Goldcoast Beach Boys who managed to keep a clean sheet in their 1-0 win over MG Force.

Keep checking the Australian Masters Games website at www.australianmastersgames.com for results and the FFV website for daily reports of all matches.